The Rockets win their sixth consecutive game as they defeat the Nuggets, 107-104. Fred VanVleet recorded 26 points and four assists for the Rockets, while Alperen Sengun added 23 points, eight rebounds and 5 assists in the victory. Nikola Jokic tallied 36 points, 21 rebounds and 11 assists for the Nuggets in the losing effort. This is Jokics 109th triple-double of his career, and 4th of the season. The Rockets improve to 6-3 on the season, while the Nuggets fall to 8-2.